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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1965
Page
7
The USDA cleared a new vaccine Vibrin for vibriosis in cattle, with Kansas officials approving use. Higher per animal cost is a drawback, but vaccination may raise calf crop by about one percent, potentially offsetting costs. The vaccine uses dead bacteria and can be used in non infected herds, with artificial insemination limiting spread.
Neosho County Extension Council established a silage moisture testing lab to help dairymen feed cows properly. Farm Agent Fred DeLano collected samples last year. moisture at 65 percent or less signals good value. Testing aided a farmer to improve milk yield by about 400 pounds per cow annually. The service will be available this fall during silo filling and after ensiling.
Reed Ranch four miles east of Lavonburg hosts its annual field day on Saturday starting at 9 30 a m A livestock judging school and contest feature cash prizes and other awards for 4 H Future Farmer and adult divisions Official 4 H contest for Neosho and Allen counties entries expected from the area Last year attendance surpassed 300 with similar turnout anticipated Co sponsors include Bank of Commerce Chanute Humboldt National Bank and Security State Bank Fort Scott Poiled Hereford cattle focus Lunch served on the grounds
The Neosho County Swine Improvement Association outlines market hog standards to achieve top USDA No. 1 quality. Goals include 1.4 inches or less backfat, 4.5 square inches loin eye, 29 inches carcass length, and 40 percent lean cuts. Milk of hogs weighed 200 to 225 pounds for optimal marketing. gilts must reach 42 inches ear to tail base with 1.25 inches backfat or less.
Neosho County 4-H members and leaders face a busy summer with roundups camps trail rides judging events and a county fair set for August 5 through 7. The theme Expanding Horizons in Citizenship and Careers guides seventeen youths as KSU faculty review college opportunities while Rock Springs Ranch and Cedar Bluff host camps and junior leadership sessions. Aims include health safety personal development livestock insects photography knitting baking horsemanship woodwork crops auto care and more.
The Wilson county home economics judging school conducted by Marilynn Schaus took place June 29 in the courthouse basement. Nineteen girls aged 8 to 12 studied clothing foods and home improvement and were scored on a 450 point scale. Libby Jordan led with 405, Gor da Offenbacker 401, Connie Summer vill 381.
Extension forester Gene Grey notes buyers undervalue stands with uneven bids. Two sales show a $10 per tree spread and an $800 gap between high and low offers. Veneer potential begins at 16 inches diameter, with annual value growth of 8 to 12 percent after that.
Topeka AP reports May employment in Kansas at mid month reached 792,400 as 23,400 above April and just below last year. Unemployment declined to 19,700 from 22,300 in April while last year’s unemployment stood at 21,300.
About 6,000 acres were planted with cool season grasses for pasture under the Cropland Conversion Pilot Program in Neosh County during the past year.
Local Chanute paper reports a July 6 1965 event with brief notes on residents and community affairs. Readers are advised to consult page seven for full details and continue coverage.
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